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Trusted Crane Rentals & Heavy Equipment Services in Philadelphia
Thackray Crane, headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, has been a family-owned and operated leader in crane rentals, heavy industrial trucking, and logistics for over 70 years. Founded in 1947, our multi-generational team serves Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware with a commitment to integrity, safety, and customer satisfaction. We specialize in crane rentals up to 500 tons, manned by NCCCO-certified operators, and offer secure warehousing, fabrication facilities, and project logistics. Our company mandates rigorous safety training, ensuring compliance with evolving industry standards. With a fleet of heavy-duty tractors, trailers, and specialized equipment, we support industries ranging from construction to petrochemicals.Our 24/7 emergency services and proactive approach to project planning reflect our dedication to reliability. The Thackray legacy, rooted in family values, continues through five siblings who oversee daily operations, mentoring a team that treats every client like family. Our climate-controlled fabrication spaces and synchronized delivery systems streamline project timelines, reducing costs and congestion. Recognized as a TOP100 crane company in North America, we combine decades of experience with cutting-edge technology to deliver excellence. This unwavering focus on quality and service has made us a trusted partner for over 70 years.
Services
Crane Rentals
Heavy Haul Trucking
Warehousing
Fabrication Facilities
Project Logistics
Storage Space
Trucking Services
Industrial Transportation
Routing & Permitting
Dispatch Services
Details
- Year established: 1947
Highlights and features
- We offer 70+ years of family-owned expertise in crane rentals and logistics.
- Our NCCCO-certified operators ensure safe, compliant crane operations.
- 24/7 emergency support for urgent construction and transport needs.
- Comprehensive services include warehousing, fabrication, and project logistics.
- Family-led values prioritize integrity, safety, and customer satisfaction.
Services
Crane Rentals
Thackray offers crane rentals up to 500 tons, including all-terrain, rough-terrain, crawler, and hydraulic truck cranes. Our fleet features top brands like Terex, Grove, and Liebherr, manned by NCCCO-certified operators. Services cover Philadelphia, PA, NJ, and DE, with 24/7 emergency availability.
Heavy Haul Trucking
We provide heavy-haul trucking with lowboy, flatbed, and step-deck trailers for oversized loads. Our experienced drivers navigate urban and challenging sites, supported by routing experts for permits and synchronized delivery across PA, NJ, and DE.
Warehousing
Secure indoor and outdoor storage facilities in Philadelphia and Camden protect equipment and materials. Climate-controlled spaces, railcar access, and 24/7 surveillance ensure safety. Staging reduces job-site congestion and enables just-in-time delivery.
Project Logistics
Thackray coordinates end-to-end logistics, including route planning, permits, and synchronized crane-truck deliveries. Our 70+ years of regional expertise streamline timelines for construction, energy, and industrial projects in PA, NJ, and DE.
Fabrication Facilities
Climate-controlled fabrication spaces allow sub-assembly of HVAC systems, steel beams, and transformers. This reduces shipping costs and delays, with equipment staging and crane support for final installation at job sites.
Questions
What services does Thackray Crane Rental offer?
We provide crane rentals, heavy-haul trucking, warehousing, fabrication facilities, and project logistics across PA, NJ, and DE.
Are your crane operators certified?
Yes, all operators are NCCCO-certified and undergo rigorous safety training.
Do you offer 24/7 emergency services?
Yes, our dispatch team and crane operators are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
What industries do you serve?
We support construction, petrochemical, energy, communications, and other heavy-industry sectors.
Can you handle oversized load transportation?
Yes, our fleet and routing experts manage oversized loads with permits and synchronized delivery.
Do you have storage facilities?
Yes, we offer secure indoor and outdoor storage with climate-controlled options in Philadelphia and Camden.
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Reviews (4)
Eldar Gurbanov
Aug 14, 2020
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If youre here to pickup / drop-off load, good luck to you, these guys are super slow, unloading three trucks for 4 hours
Revelation
Dec 10, 2019
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Came here to deliver 2 air condition units...the dunnage that the shipper and my broker told me to place underneath, in which the shipper had placed the dunnage where he needed to set it in order to set the unit on, was 2 pieces of 8x4x4....thus all I had to ensure was to secure the load by the rails on the bottom and periodically check to make sure that everything was secured & intact on it's transit from Orlando Florida to Philadelphia, in which I did the entire 1014 miles. Once I arrived at Thackeray, the drivers were friendly & helpful to guide me where I needed to go to deliver the units,
Moses Yoon
Sep 28, 2018
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Great honest company to do business with. Had a shipment from Canada to PA that they were able to safely pickup and unload from the terminal without delay or issue. Very pleasant staff all around.
Brandon Rimer
Sep 14, 2017
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Thank you so much for hanging that beautiful American flag it looked great all I could see driving down woodhaven Rd was the flag so thank you and have a great 4th of July to you and your employees family
